First On Your List??

Matthew 6:33  But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

A little over a year ago I began 'seeking God and His righteousness', about 10 years after I had been saved. Although I had been saved and my sins had been forgiven, I didn't automatically know how to live for the Lord. I was doing everything 'right', I thought. But there is much more to it than that. I had to 'seek' God everyday and let go of 'me', giving Him full reign over my life.

Once I began 'letting go', God went to work in my life - taking away things "I" thought were important. He began a cleansing within me, which can bring alot of pain, by resisting the cleansing.

After going thru a devastating heart break, I had to seek God even harder everyday and cling to Him. He's been with me every step of the way. And, He will be with you also. He was answering prayers and holding my hand even though some of the answers were not the answers I wanted. But, in order to live totally for the Lord, I had to come to the understanding that He is in control and knows what's best!! I had to accept the answers, to my prayers, that He was giving me - which can be difficult - in order for Him to work on me and draw me closer to Him.

It's been a full year, since the beginning of my heart break and I can honestly say, 'God has given me everything I've needed', throughout this journey. He is still answering my prayers - His ways!

Matthew 5: 4  Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted

Even on the days I didn't think I could survive, due to the broken heart (over many things), God wrapped His loving arms around me in order to comfort me, as He promised! He knows my sufferings and knows yours, also. He is the God of comfort!! We just have to 'seek' Him and cling to His love.

Spiritual growth is a process - (which can be painful at times) - and it doesn't happen all at once. If we desire to grow in the Lord, we must give Him full reign - letting go of 'self'. God will give us the desires of our heart IF we delight in Him and commit our ways to Him (Psalm 37:4-5). It will not be given in our time or our ways, but in His time and His ways!

Today, if you are hurting, reach up to God, taking hold of His hand - He's waiting on you. Seek Him with your whole heart, knowing He is all you need. Once we place God as top priority, all the puzzle pieces of life will fall into place - His place, Not ours - in order for us to live the life that He has designed for us.


Seeking Him today and always ........

Workout For Him ...

If any one of you ever walk, jog, or workout with weights, it's probably for a good reason: to get in better shape and grow stronger. I know, I do.

As I entered the gym last week, someone asked, "what are your goals?" Immediately, I answered with, "I want to lose this weight, yesterday!!"

I knew losing the weight was not going to happen overnight, even though in my mind, I really wanted it to happen that way. I know I have to go through many strenuous workouts (and eat healthy) to lose weight; sometimes that just kills the enthusiasm we all start our workout program with. But we must persevere and endure the hard work.

Matthew 24: 13 .... But the one who endures to the end will be delivered. (HCSB)

Life is the same; we run into difficulties and want to quit, but we can't. God's Word tells us to be strong and courageous. He also tells us He will deliver us....we must endure....to the end!!

Again, as we endure tough times, hardships, difficulties and even people who come against us, God is there for us and will provide for our every need.  

Last year, 2012, was not my favorite, but with God's help, I did make it through. And just as working out is getting me into better shape and making me stronger, so have the events of a past year. As bad as things sometime get, just know that with obedience, endurance and trust in God, we will all grow stronger and be delivered. And then, our light will shine brighter, letting others see Jesus in us.

Philippians 4:13 ... I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me (KJV)

Thank Him today for the workouts of life.......